Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001397
- Phone: (800) 243-3544
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
82.99%FINANCIAL AID RATE
100%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
16:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
14FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$19,978Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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University of New Haven (UNH)
32 Field Rd, Somers, CT
History
The University of New Haven was founded in 1920 at New Haven, Connecticut and was originally located on Yale's campus. In 1960 the school moved to it West Haven location. UNH is a private university, and is considered a top tier liberal arts college. The school services over 6,400 undergraduates and graduates, and provides hands on learning opportunities for more than 75 majors.
Academics
The University of New Haven has over 100 undergraduate, and 25 graduate programs that it offers. The school provides students with a high quality education and strong learning environment to ensure that students are given every opportunity to succeed.
Programs offered include:
Admissions and Financial Aid
Requirements for admissions to the University of New Haven will vary based on various factors. Interested students should contact an admissions officer and discuss what is necessary to attend UNH. Students interested in financial aid should contact UNH to discuss tuition, scholarship, grant and loan options available and how to determine eligibility.
Athletics
The New Haven Chargers compete in a variety of sports as a NCAA Division II school.
Sports programs:
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Lacrosse
- Football
- Soccer
- Track & Field
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give you an idea of the candidates University of New Haven accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Total enrollment at University of New Haven is around 6,900 students. The student body is made up of 74% undergraduate students and 19% graduate students.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition estimates are between $39,000-$47,000 for both state residents and nonresidents
- Per unit charges are around $1,400 for part time students
Financial Aid Details
The information below lists the financial aid types students are receiving. Also shown are the percent of students receiving aid and the average amount of aid per student per year.
| Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Any Financial Aid | 100% | - |
| Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 100% | $21,479 |
| Receiving Student Loans | 81% | $12,414 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, University of New Haven may offer services including:- Online course work available
- Weekend and night classes available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Career path counseling
- Student employment
- Assistance to find work
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Dental Hygienist Program
- * Accredited by the American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation (since 1994)
- Dietetics Program
- * Accredited by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (since 2007)
- Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Education Program
- * Accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (since 2012)
Intercollegiate Athletics
University of New Haven is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division II with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Northeast 10 Conference)
- Basketball (Northeast 10 Conference)
- Track and Field (Northeast 10 Conference)
- Field Hockey
- Football (Northeast 10 Conference)
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by University of New Haven by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B)
- Marine Biology (B)
- Bioinformatics (C)
Business and Marketing Studies
- Business Administration (B, M)
- Operations Management (M)
- Accounting (B, C, M)
- Taxation (M)
- Finance (B)
- Advertising and Marketing (B)
- Hotel and Hospitality Management (B)
- Human Resources (C)
Communications and Journalism
- Communications (B)
Computer and Information Sciences
Engineering
- Industrial Engineering (B, M)
- Mechanical Engineering (B, M)
- Civil Engineering (B, M)
- Electrical Engineering (B, M)
- Biomedical Engineering (M)
- Chemical Engineering (B)
- Engineering (B, C)
Engineering Technology
English Language and Literature
- English (B)
Health and Clinical Professions
- Healthcare Administration (C, M)
- Dental Hygienist (A, B)
- Dietetics (B, M)
- EMT and Paramedic (B)
History
- History (B)
Interdisciplinary Studies
Legal Professions and Studies
- Paralegal (C)
- Legal Studies (A, B)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Natural Resources and Conservation
- Environmental Science (B, M)
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry (B)
Psychology
Public Administration and Social Services
- Public Administration (C, M)
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Security and Protective Services
- Law and Justice Administration (B, D)
- Forensic Science (B, C, M)
- Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting (B, C, M)
- Criminal Justice (M)
- Fire Prevention (A, B, M)
- Disaster Management (C)
- Fire Science
Social Sciences
Visual and Performing Arts
- Music (B)
- Music Management (B)
- Illustration (B)
- Sculpture (B, C)
- Commercial and Advertising Art (B)
- Fine Arts and Studio Arts (C)
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to University of New Haven.
- Albertus Magnus College in Gunnison, CO (3 miles away)
- University of Bridgeport in Branford, CT (15 miles away)
- Sacred Heart University in Hamden, CT (15 miles away)
- Fairfield University in Willimantic, CT (18 miles away)
- Post University in Stratford, CT (18 miles away)
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Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001397
- Phone: (800) 243-3544
- School Homepage